Suspension (Air) Compressor Rattle or Failing?

[Cyber Chuck]

The attached videos capture a rattling compressor sound coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. I'm curious if others have come across this or dealt with the Service Center? This was not present during the first 1,500 - 2,000 miles and came on after that. The sound is present after the vehicle is initially put in drive, at low speeds up to ~35 - 40 mph and while in drive and stopped. The sound may still be present over 40 mph but undetectable due to road noise. My best assessment so far is that this is related to the air suspension system.

I saw @gbuske with some comments here: https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/suspension-issue.16850/page-2#post-484952
and a post from @Nobell32 https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/buzzing-sound.25840/#post-430642

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[Art138]

No sounds of that type in mine.

 

[Cyber Chuck]

No sounds of that type in mine.

Thanks! yeah, I didn't think this was "normal". The Service Center initially said it was "normal" sounds of air compressors, HVAC, etc. I sent them these videos and had a conversation with them. They are reviewing it again.

Note: You can send longer videos in your Service Message chat. You are limited to ~5-6 seconds in the "upload" for your service request.

 

[WWIII]

It didn't happen until mile 600 or 700 but I hear the compressor and then it runs for a while then I hear a popping air release almost like it over inflated. I have service for something else but have been making a list of issues and this is one of them for when I drop it off.

 

[usmatt2808]

Yes, my AWD has the same noise since I picked it up 3 weeks ago (600 miles so far). Much louder when the truck is cold but then quiets down once warmed up.

 

[j0e_Jitsu]

This happened to me. I hopped on the bed and removed the panel to expose the compressor. It was rattling against the metal when i was operating. My guess is that it just vibrates loose and ends up rattling against the metal. I just stuck a some EVA foam with double stick tape and now it's sounds normal.

 

[CHBsa1209]

This happened to me. I hopped on the bed and removed the panel to expose the compressor. It was rattling against the metal when i was operating. My guess is that it just vibrates loose and ends up rattling against the metal. I just stuck a some EVA foam with double stick tape and now it's sounds normal.

Can you show pictures or maybe a video of the fix? Mine started n my sling the noise a couple weeks ago. Driving me crazy…

 

[CHBsa1209]

Can you show pictures or maybe a video of the fix? Mine started making the noise a couple weeks ago. Driving me crazy…

 

[Cyber Chuck]

This happened to me. I hopped on the bed and removed the panel to expose the compressor. It was rattling against the metal when i was operating. My guess is that it just vibrates loose and ends up rattling against the metal. I just stuck a some EVA foam with double stick tape and now it's sounds normal.

Thank you for sharing this information. I shared a screen shot of your post and the Service Center said they found this to be the issue and took a similar approach with some dampening material and tightening things up.

Unfortunately they didn't grab any photos I can share, I asked.

 

[gbuske]

The attached videos capture a rattling compressor sound coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. I'm curious if others have come across this or dealt with the Service Center? This was not present during the first 1,500 - 2,000 miles and came on after that. The sound is present after the vehicle is initially put in drive, at low speeds up to ~35 - 40 mph and while in drive and stopped. The sound may still be present over 40 mph but undetectable due to road noise. My best assessment so far is that this is related to the air suspension system.

I saw @gbuske with some comments here: https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/suspension-issue.16850/page-2#post-484952
and a post from @Nobell32 https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/buzzing-sound.25840/#post-430642

Thanks CT Owners!

Yup, that sounds just like mine used to sound. I haven’t heard it since they replaced the compressor bracket with the new one.

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